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Work based learning : Conventional education.

What are the relative barriers?

Linda Birch

Content:

Why bother with education at all?

Case example

How is WBL different?– Individual– Local– National

Barriers to conventional education

– Personal– Psychological– Practical

Barriers to WBL– Conceptual– Practical– Success– Complacency

Conclusion

Why bother with higher education at all?

NHS agenda

Organisational priorities

Personal agenda

Case study

Obstetrics, gynaecology and neonatal careOver 500 staff in totalMulti-professionalJanuary start -3 cohortsClose link with HEILink tutor and PDRUStructured modular programme - as per student requests Specific work based modules to meet local and national needs

How is work based learning different to conventional education?

Individualized programme of study

Individual benefits

Local benefits

National benefits

How is work based learning different to conventional education?

Individualized programme of study

Individual benefits

Local benefits

National benefits

Individualized Programme of Study

Students can pick the title and content of their academic award

Every student can follow their own individualized pathway

Speed and content vary according to personal and professional needs

Choice of modules on offer is determined by the students themselves

How is work based learning different to conventional education?

Individualized programme of study

Individual benefits

Local benefits

National benefits

Individual Benefits

With friends and colleaguesFamiliar environmentTutor comes to themIncrease in self esteemIncrease in self confidenceAPEL prior work

Focus on clinical practice - relevantInforms individuals practiceProfessional confidenceAutonomyMutual support and socializationAcademic credits for work related objectives

How is work based learning different to conventional education?

Individualized programme of study

Individual benefits

Local benefits

National benefits

Local Benefits

Creation of a knowledgeable workforceClinical and Educational staff strengthen links to underpin NHS agendaFeeds into the development of leadership skillsPromotes inter-professional attitudinal modificationLife long learning is one of the keys to improve recruitment and retention of staffAudit of clinical careImprove clinical and educational standardsPatient involvement

How is work based learning different to conventional education?

Individualized programme of study

Individual benefits

Local benefits

National benefits

National Benefits

Dissemination of good practice

Integration of research evidence with reflection, practical skills and theory

Improved care delivery

Clinical placement exchanges

NSF, NICE, CNST

Implementation of training, changes etc. (eg: Caldicott training)

Barriers to conventional education

Personal

Psychological

Practical

Barriers to conventional education

Personal

Psychological

Practical

Personal Barriers

Balancing home life and study Time commitments

Barriers to conventional education

Personal

Psychological

Practical

Psychological Barriers

Feeling intimidated

Fear of the large organisation

Fear of not being able to copeor not being good enough

Setting yourself up as a target / to fail

Barriers to conventional education

Personal

Psychological

Practical

Practical Barriers

Travel

Entry pre-requisites

Work demands / shift work

Place and facilities for studyingCost

Personal Barriers

Balancing home life and study Time commitments

Both of these can still be a problem, butthe flexibility of the programme reduces time barriers

Psychological Barriers

Feeling intimidated

Fear of the large organisation

Fear of not being able to copeor not being good enough

Setting yourself up as a target / to fail

Practical Barriers

Travel

Entry pre-requisites

Work demands / shift work

Place and facilities for studyingCost

So, it’s a bed of roses then?

Barriers to work based learning

Conceptual barriers

Practical barriers

Victim of own success

Student complacency

Barriers to work based learning

Conceptual barriers

Practical barriers

Victim of own success

Student complacency

Conceptual Barriers

BSc in fluffyuseless stuff

Perception of imbalanceor inequity

Barriers to work based learning

Conceptual barriers

Practical barriers

Victim of own success

Student complacency

Practical Barriers

Guide/mentor/motivator

Learning environmentwithin work

ADMIN!

Learning environment outside of work

Barriers to work based learning

Conceptual barriers

Practical barriers

Victim of own success

Student complacency

Victim of Own Success

Barriers to work based learning

Conceptual barriers

Practical barriers

Victim of own success

Student complacency

Student Complacency

Adult learningis great!

I have a flexible approach

to learning

Conclusion

Traditional post registration education presents physical, psychological and practical barriersThese can deter potential studentsWBIS reduces barriers and improves access and opportunityOrganisational mechanisms are needed for successful implementationCultural change is required, as with all new and innovative ideas